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ENDEAVOUR J-Yacht
The most beautiful J-Class
yacht ever built
Endeavour was hailed as the most beautiful J-Class
yacht ever built. She was also the best and most
impressive sailboat that Britain ever built to race
in America’s Cup series.
Yacht Endeavour had speed
as well as beauty. Built in 1933 by T.O.M. Sopwith,
the undisputed leader of the British aircraft
industry, Endeavour possessed many new and
innovative devices, including below-deck winches,
new sail designs, and an improved spinnaker. Even
with an amateur crew, she came closer to winning the
Cup than any other challenger up to that time.
The J-yacht Endeavour was a
faster yacht than her contender Rainbow. She beat
Rainbow the first two races. However, the American
team was a much finer crew and defeated Endeavour
all next three races by out-thinking her captain.
In the third race, as a direct
result of Vanderbilt (the skipper of Rainbow)
failing to pull away, the yachts almost collided
when Endeavour had right of way. Sopwith
raised the protest flag after the race in accordance
to British rules. The race committee however
dismissed the protest as the American rules stated
the protest flag is to be flown at the time of the
foul.
This prompted a
British writer to comment: "Britannia rules the
waves, but America waives the rules."
When Endeavour returned
to England she continued to dominate the British
racing scene until 1938 when she was laid up for the
duration of World War II. Saved by Elizabeth Meyer
of New Port, RI, today she is one of the most
breathtaking sights on the water. To take helm of
such a yacht is to experience pure power, grace, and
speed.
This Endeavour j-yacht
limited edition model is
37" long x 15" tall x 8.5" wide. Only 3
models ever made. Once out, this model will never be
produced again.
$5,790
Shipping and insurance in
the contiguous USA included.
Other places: $300 flat rate.
This model is in stock
and can be shipped within five business days.
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